Many of us have decided to welcome new puppies into our homes in 2020 – Kennel Club figures show dog ownership has climbed nearly eight percent – and demand for four-legged friends after the lockdown remains high.
There is a huge selection of 221 different purebred dog breeds to choose from, as well as plenty of crossbreeds, so there is a lot of thought to be done before selecting the latest addition to your family.
If you are looking for a dog that has stamina and strength, some dogs have been bred to be muscular wonders.
These are the types of dogs that can pull a sled loaded with supplies or offer the ultimate in canine protection.
Here are the 10 strongest dog breeds, according to research from the American Kennel Club.
Both one of the oldest breeds in the world and one of the strongest, the Tibetan Mastiff was used to protect homes in the Himalayan region. They have a powerful physique and their bite can apply a remarkable 550 pounds of pressure.
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Another dog with a powerful bite, the Kangal is used in his native Turkey as a guard dog and they are utterly fearless.
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The Saint Bernard are true gentle giants who sometimes do not know their own strength. The American Kennel Club recommends a strict training regimen to prevent them from accidentally knocking people over.
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If your job is to pull sledges loaded with supplies over miles of frozen arctic desert, you’ll need to be strong. Luckily for the Siberian Husky, they have abundant power and stamina. In 1925, the Siberian Huskies saved many lives by taking vital diphtheria serum to Alaska, where there was an epidemic.
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